Challenge of Secularism

A term used in many different ways, it may mean a belief that religion should not be involved in government or public life. It may be a principle that no one religion is superior.

• Pluralism

• Exclusivism

• Secularism

• Inclusivism

How does Steve Bruce, a sociologist of religion describe Christianity?

• flourishing in society

• continuing at a steady pace

• a pale shadow of its former self

• disappeared

Who is the odd one out - when arguing religion is something entirely of the human mind?

• Karl Marx

• Sigmund Freud

• John Hick

• Richard Dawkins

Who argues that religion is 'infantile' and 'must be classed as among the mass delusions' (Civilization and its Discontents)

• Karl Marx

• Sigmund Freud

• Richard Dawkins

• Timothy Leary

What did Freud suggest religion was a product of?

• brain damage

• hallucinogens

• wish fulfillment

• capitalism

Which critiques did Dawkins raise about religion?

• Represses women

• Causes conflict

• Gives hope

• Indoctrination of children

• Abuse of the Church

What did Jo Marchant's ( A Journey into the Science of Mind Over Body) study show?

• belief lead to happy and longer lives

• belief lead had no effect

• belief left people alone and hopeless

What is the french word for removal of religion from society?

• lattice

• latite

• laicite

• lapin

Laicite led to what in France? (You may need to check more than one)

• removal of state funded Christian schools

• ban on wearing religious symbols

• ban on Churches

• ban on religious clothing in public spaces

• ban on reading the Bible

In the case of Eweida v UK (2013) What was she asked to cover up whilst working for British airways?

• Tatoos

• Piercings

• Crucifix necklace

• Ichthys badge